passport
5 November 2007
The Department of Home Affairs today announced the introduction of the new
government Coat of Arms on South African passports. This is in line with the
democratic dispensation of the Republic of South Africa's corporate identity
which seeks to instil a greater sense of pride and dignity to the South African
citizens and passport holders.
The first batch of passports bearing the new Coat of Arms will be issued to
applicants who applied after mid-November 2007. However, all passport holders
in possession of passports bearing the old Coat of Arms need not panic as these
passports will remain valid until their expiry date.
During this transition phase, temporary passport applicants will still
receive passports with the old Coat of Arms in order to exhaust the existing
stock.
This transition is one step towards building the new Home Affairs which is a
modern, efficient and cost effective service organisation responsive to the
needs of South African citizens, foreign residents, and visitors to our
country.
Contact:
Mantshele wa ga Tau
Acting Director: External Communication Strategies and Liaison
Tel: 012 810 6315
Cell: 082 802 4814
E-mail:Mantshele.Tau@dha.gov.za
Enquiries:
Jacky Mashapu
Acting Head of Communication
Tel: 082 885 8449
E-mail: Jacky.Mashapu@dha.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Home Affairs
5 November 2007
Source: Department of Home Affairs (http://www.home-affairs.gov.za)
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